Florida Republican Rep. Luna calls on Bondi to investigate Powell
Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi calling for an investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for "potential perjury and making false statements" -- calling into question testimony Powell delivered on June 25 at the Senate Banking Committee.
Luna questions Powell's testimony where he discussed the building renovations at the Fed's headquarters -- as controversy swirls over the ballooning cost of the upgrades. She contends that his testimony was not honest.
"These are not minor misstatements," Luna states. "Chairman Powell knowingly misled both Congress and executive branch officials about the true nature of a taxpayer-funded project. Lying under oath is a serious offense -- especially from someone tasked with overseeing our monetary system and public trust."

Luna said the intent of her letter is to "formally refer" Powell for criminal investigation and prosecution at the Department of Justice. Luna's referral is non-binding and does not automatically trigger any type of action by the Department of Justice.
-ABC News' John Parkinson







